The Board denied increased ratings for lumbar strain, right knee scar, and degenerative arthritis of the left knee. However, a 60 percent evaluation was granted for the right total knee replacement effective July 24, 2018.
The deciding factor: The evidence did not support higher ratings due to insufficient symptomatology, but did show severe painful motion or weakness in the right knee post-total knee replacement.
- Claimed conditions
- Lumbar strain, Right knee scar, Degenerative arthritis of the left knee, Right total knee replacement
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- June 16, 2025
- Citation
- 25007981
What this means for you
A partial grant means some issues were granted while others were denied or remanded — common in multi-issue claims. Look at which issues went which way, and how each was argued.
What you can do next
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